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USTR nominee warns against S. Korea, others' regulatory moves that would affect US tech firms
President Donald Trump's nominee for US Trade Representative warned South Korea and other countries Thursday against taking regulatory measures that would negatively affect American online technology firms, saying that "it won't be tolerated." USTR nominee Jamieson Greer made the remarks during a Senate confirmation hearing, as Sen. Mike Crapo accused South Korea and the European Union of moving to advance measures targeting US firms with special requirements or taxes while exempting their domes
Feb. 7, 2025 -
Korea-France cultural exchange expands ahead of 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year
Greater focus on residency programs aimed at collaboration between artists Ahead of the 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic relations in 2026, the French Embassy in South Korea is offering a wide range of cultural events to deepen the two countries' cultural ties. Spanning literature, music, arts and digital entertainment, each month in 2025 will offer unique opportunities for engagement. The focus will be on exchanges among artists and creators from both countries, providing a chance t
Feb. 6, 2025 -
Vice FM discusses critical minerals cooperation with senior African officials
Second Vice Foreign Minister Kang In-sun has discussed ways to deepen cooperation in the critical minerals sector in talks with senior government officials of Tanzania, South Africa and Zimbabwe, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday. The talks took place Wednesday on the margins of a key mining event in the South African city of Cape Town, where Kang was visiting to attend the inaugural partnership dialogue between South Korea and African nations on ways to boost critical minerals cooperation.
Feb. 6, 2025 -
Natl. security advisers of S. Korea, US hold 1st phone call since Trump's inauguration
South Korea's National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik spoke by phone with his new US counterpart Mike Waltz for the first time and agreed to meet in Washington at an early date, Seoul's presidential office said Thursday. It marked South Korea's Office of National Security's first high-level contact with a top US security official since the second Trump administration took office last month. The call came as Seoul continues to be in a period of political uncertainty following now-impeached Preside
Feb. 6, 2025 -
Celebrating 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality in 2025: International Year of Peace and Trust
By Embassy of Turkmenistan in Seoul This year, Turkmenistan proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of its Permanent Neutrality, coinciding with the United Nations’ proclamation of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. These two milestone events reflect Turkmenistan's remarkable commitment to global harmony and its dedication to cooperating with the international community to strengthen stability, security and sustainable development worldwide. Furthermore, the special symbolism of
Jan. 31, 2025 -
Hegseth reaffirms strong alliance with S. Korea during 1st phone talks with Seoul's defense chief
South Korea's acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho and new US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held their first phone call Friday and reaffirmed the steadfast alliance between the two nations, Seoul's defense ministry said. In the phone conversation, both sides concurred on the need to advance and deepen the level and scope of their bilateral alliance, which has stood as a "linchpin" for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the region over the past 70 years, the ministry said. Hegseth
Jan. 31, 2025 -
India marks 76th Republic Day, highlights milestones with S. Korea
The Indian Embassy in Seoul celebrated India's 76th Republic Day on Friday, highlighting India-Korea bilateral milestones. The day commemorates the adoption of India's constitution in 1949, declaring India a "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic" that upholds the principles of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity for all citizens. In his speech at the event, Indian Ambassador to Korea Amit Kumar reiterated India’s transformation and development in the decades since and its ties w
Jan. 28, 2025 -
Political turmoil is hit to Korea's image but temporary, say foreign residents
The arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol and ongoing political turmoil over the fallout from his botched Dec. 3 martial law declaration have sparked mixed reactions from the foreign resident community. Though some view the crisis as a temporary setback unlikely to impact the country’s long-term stability, others describe it as a significant hit to Korea's international reputation and trust in its democratic institutions. “I think it doesn't matter much to the foreign community,” said Gregoire Jaque
Jan. 27, 2025 -
US lawmaker submits resolution celebrating S. Korea-US alliance
A US lawmaker introduced a resolution Thursday to reaffirm the importance of the South Korea-US alliance and stress the need to continuously strengthen security, economic and cultural ties between the two countries, his office said. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) put forth the resolution at the House of Representatives, as this year marks the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan's 1910-1945 colonial rule. It also celebrates the contributions of Korean Americans to American society. "Over th
Jan. 24, 2025 -
Rubio, NATO chief discuss importance of 'capable' allies, 'real' burden sharing: State Dept.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the importance of having "capable" defense allies and "real" burden sharing during a call this week, the State Department said Thursday. Rubio spoke with Rutte on Wednesday, Tammy Bruce, the department's spokesperson, said, as US President Donald Trump has been seeking to have NATO member states raise their defense spending to 5 percent of their gross domestic product -- much higher th
Jan. 24, 2025 -
S. Korean FM Cho holds 1st phone call with US top diplomat Rubio; both agree on close cooperation on NK nuke
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul held his first phone call on Thursday with new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and they agreed to maintain close cooperation on North Korea's nuclear issues, the foreign ministry here said. The phone conversation took place after US President Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday and the top diplomats of the two nations discussed bilateral relations, North Korean nuclear issues as well as trilateral cooperation involving Japan, the foreign ministry said.
Jan. 23, 2025 -
US expert says Trump's NK nuclear power mention 'realistic' view of threat
A prominent US expert said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's recent reference to North Korea as a "nuclear power" appears to be a "realistic" view of North Korean threats following a look at how the security challenge has evolved over the last four years. Sydney Seiler, former officer at the US National Intelligence Council, made the remarks after Trump on Monday called Pyongyang a nuclear power -- a term that US officials have mostly refrained from openly using as it could be construed as
Jan. 23, 2025 -
Quad joint statement omits reference to Korean Peninsula denuclearization
The joint statement of the first Quad foreign ministers' meeting since the launch of the Trump administration this week has not included what had mostly been a fixture: the reaffirmation of their commitment to the "complete" denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. The top diplomats of the United States, India, Japan and Australia released the statement on Tuesday following their first meeting in Washington since President Donald Trump was sworn in as the US' 47th president on Monday. The omiss
Jan. 23, 2025 -
Relocation of Gaza residents to Indonesia not true: embassy
The Indonesian Embassy in Seoul has denied claims that some of Gaza’s 2 million inhabitants could be relocated to Indonesia as part of postconflict reconstruction efforts. In a press statement shared with The Korea Herald on Wednesday, the embassy underlined that the Indonesian government had neither received any information nor been approached with any plans concerning such a relocation. The statement follows a report by US TV network NBC that Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s Middle East
Jan. 22, 2025 -
Rubio says US will seek to prevent, avoid conflict, but 'never at expense of American security, interests'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States will seek to prevent and avoid conflict, but never at the expense of its national security, interests and core values, as the former Florida senator took office to lead the State Department. Rubio made the remarks during a welcoming ceremony at the department, noting that President Donald Trump's "overriding" global policy goal is to promote peace and avoid conflict, while underlining Trump's foreign policy mission to advance Ame
Jan. 22, 2025